Discover the ingredients that make Abu Dhabi the ideal MICE destination for business travellers. Amelia Walker reports When Abu Dhabi climbed into the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top 100 busiest meeting destinations in 2012, CEO Martin Sirk advised the destination not to solely focus on specific rankings, but instead aim for business that […]

Recent research by Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s (CWT) Solutions Group found that corporations could reduce travel over-spend by up to 15% by enforcing existing corporate travel policies. The latest white paper launched on 8 December focuses on the challenges of travel policy compliance and how to influence the behaviour of travellers. Encouraging travellers to comply with a […]

Cabfind, one of the UK’s foremost ground transport-on-demand booking provider for businesses has announced a partnership with leading regional travel management company CTI to deliver end-to-end taxi provision. The partnership will enable CTI to expand its service to offer a cohesive travel solution, allowing clients to benefit from access to Cabfind’s quality-assured fleet that boasts […]

While the jury is still out on the impact Brexit will have on the UK economy, Select Apartments, an independent serviced apartment provider, recently commissioned a survey to gain a better insight into how its customers are managing their businesses and what they are looking for from their business travel providers during these uncertain times. […]

CTI, the leading regional business travel provider, has unveiled its new Business Travel in a Box bundled travel product, designed to offer SMEs a cost-effective and efficient way of procuring business travel. With SMEs representing 99% of all businesses in the EU, CTI’s bundled options provide a tiered range of business travel solutions designed to […]

TBR Global Chauffeuring is a luxury ground transportation provider with an obsession for quality control, providing high-end chauffeur services for corporate transfers, financial roadshows and specialist events. Operating in more than 3000 cities and with offices across the world from London to Boston, Glasgow to Shanghai and Dubai to Hong Kong, TBR holds a global […]

It has come to light that UK business travellers don’t want to hear about travel updates such as disruption on social media, with two out of three saying they’d rather receive an email, new research from Egencia, the business travel arm of Expedia, has shown. The results show that although business travellers worldwide like to […]

AirPortr, the first service of its kind in the UK, is now available for all Skyline customers, providing bag-free travel between London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City Airport and any Skyline property in the capital. AirPortr allows Skyline customers to have all their luggage picked up and delivered to and from the airport; they […]

CWT Energy, Resources & Marine and IBS Software Services have launched a report showing how companies can cut their travel spend by up to 15% and reduce overall travel arrangement times by up to 75%. The white paper, Mining for Savings in Travel & Logistics, explores the opportunities and challenges of consolidating logistics and corporate […]

A new report into business travel across the UK has revealed that British workers are spending more time than ever away from home on business, with one in three business travellers spending up to an entire month away from home every year without seeing friends or family. The survey conducted by exclusive new accommodation brand […]

What are the benefits of serviced apartments for PAs? One of esa’s clients, Alison, a PA from the pharmaceutical industry, provides some insight into her experience. Serviced apartments have become an established alternative to hotels for business travellers, with many preferring the guest experience offered by this type of accommodation. Why do you believe serviced apartments […]

As a personal or executive assistant, you are the beating heart of your business. Working side-by-side with chief executives and leaders, you are key to supporting critical decisions, negotiating challenging situations and ensuring operations run smoothly. With a list of duties that includes extensive liaison with both internal and external stakeholders, organising meetings and detailed […]

Travel managers finding it tough to keep travel safety training interesting now have a brand new resource at their fingertips – an online quiz designed to test the knowledge of even the most well travelled employee. The five-minute ‘Travel Wise’ game, created by the team at beTravelwise, invites corporate travellers to test – and refresh […]

PA Life Editor Amelia Walker will host an informative panel discussion on “Travel safety and security management” at the Venues & Destinations Summit. We caught up with two of the panellists – Saul Shanagher from beTravelwise and Andy Neal from Protaris – to find out a bit more about their thoughts on the business travel […]

The very first images of an exclusive new residential brand aimed at business travellers have been released ahead of its first building opening in Manchester in January 2017. CitySuites is set to revolutionise the corporate accommodation currently on offer in the city by delivering a ‘no compromise’ offering that combines the comforts of home with […]

Trainline has launched business profiles in its app for the first time as part of its ongoing drive to make train travel easier for business travellers. The new business profile feature will allow train travellers to separate business and leisure travel accounts with one tap. By creating a business profile in the app, business travellers can […]

Leading train company CrossCountry has re-launched its on-board pre-order menu to satisfy the hunger of those travelling on selected routes across Great Britain. The new and improved offering has something for everyone, including a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. For those looking to indulge on board, a new wine selection has also been introduced […]

Fewer than one in three (28%) UK business travellers use a sharing economy service when travelling for work, despite nearly half of businesses having a policy in place allowing them to do so. New research from Egencia®, the business travel arm of Expedia, has revealed that 41% of UK companies allow their employees to use […]